{"id":9554,"date":"2025-05-17T23:54:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T20:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9554"},"modified":"2026-07-23T11:35:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T08:35:07","slug":"methods-of-detecting-venereal-diseases-that-are-changing-modern-laboratory-diagnostics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/methods-of-detecting-venereal-diseases-that-are-changing-modern-laboratory-diagnostics\/","title":{"rendered":"Methods for detecting sexually transmitted diseases: what modern laboratory diagnostics are changing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases: the key to health<\/h2>\n

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a complex and often hidden course. This makes diagnosis difficult, but modern laboratory medicine provides several effective methods that allow detecting pathologies even at an asymptomatic stage. Proper testing allows you to start treatment on time and prevent chronic complications.<\/p>\n

The choice of method depends on the clinical picture.<\/h2>\n

Doctors are not limited to one method, as different pathogens require different approaches. The following groups of methods are most commonly used:<\/p>\n

Imaging and microscopy<\/h3>\n

Swabs from the urogenital tract are examined under a microscope to detect pathogens such as gonococci, trichomonads, and yeast. This method is rapid, but its sensitivity is low.<\/p>\n

Bacteriological culture<\/h3>\n

It is performed on a nutrient medium. It allows not only to identify the bacterium, but also to determine its resistance to antibiotics. It is often used in chronic or recurrent disease.<\/p>\n

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)<\/h3>\n

Assesses the level of antibodies in the blood. Used to diagnose chlamydia, syphilis<\/a>, hepatitis, HIV. May indicate active or past infection.<\/p>\n

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)<\/h3>\n

This is a molecular method that detects the genetic material of the pathogen (DNA or RNA). The most sensitive, it allows you to detect the infection even before the appearance of symptoms. Suitable for the analysis of chlamydia, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, HPV, HSV, etc.<\/p>\n

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Conditional classification: when is which method effective?<\/h2>\n
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Method<\/th>\nWhat does it reveal?<\/th>\nBest use<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Microscopy<\/td>\nFungi, bacteria<\/td>\nInitial review<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sowing<\/td>\nLive bacteria<\/td>\nAntibiotic resistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ELISA<\/td>\nAntibodies<\/td>\nChronic infections, HIV, syphilis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCR<\/td>\nDNA\/RNA<\/td>\nEarly diagnosis, asymptomatic course<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n
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Aspects of choosing a laboratory test<\/h2>\n

When prescribing tests, it is taken into account<\/a>:<\/p>\n